Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 1, 2022

Dennis Wilson Alexander, 78, passed away at his home on July 1, 2022. He was born in Iredell Co. on June 23, 1944, the son of the late Ralph Wilson Alexander and Wilma Louise Lipe Alexander. Dennis was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed deeply by all who knew him. He retired from...

Jul 1, 2022

James “Jim” Francis Day, 64, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022.  Jim used his aptitude and passion for chemistry and engineering throughout his entire career. He acquired numerous patents and was a renowned flame retardant compounds expert. Jim enjoyed traveling, football, weightlifting, reading, and spending time with his family, and dog, Budder. Above all,...

Jun 30, 2022

Dr. Douglas William Schell, 81, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born on March 11, 1941, to the late Franklin Pierce Schell and Margaret Fox Krause Schell. Though he was born and raised in Philadelphia, he loved calling North Carolina home for more than 40 years. Doug was an educator for 30 years, a seeker of Truth, and...

Jun 29, 2022

Mr. James Donald “Don” Hall, 91, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.  Don was born in Henry County, Virginia on April 21, 1931, to the late Paul Irvin Hall, Sr. and Ella Kate Phibbs Hall.  He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  Following his honorable discharge, Don attended Virginia Tech,...

Jun 29, 2022

Larry James Crater passed away on June 29, 2022, after a long fight with pancreatic cancer.  He was born October 30, 1938, to George Fred Crater and Ola Johnson Crater.  His mother died when he was five years old, and he was raised by his father and stepmother Cleo Trivette Crater.  He graduated from West Yadkin School and went...

Jun 29, 2022

Colfax- Mrs. Sharon Kay Tucker Bates, 69, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born November 8, 1952, in Guilford County, the daughter of Robert Hoover Tucker. She attended Union Grove Baptist Church in Oak Ridge and was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Walkertown. She was a homemaker who loved...

Jun 29, 2022

Mrs. Lynda Dunn Gilley, 92, of Kernersville, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born January 15, 1930 in Davie County to William Ollie Dunn and Nannie Smith Dunn. Lynda grew up in Davie County and loved to travel with her husband, Sam. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Advance...

Jun 29, 2022

Mr. Joe Montello, 82, passed away June 29, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center.  Joe was born, August 18, 1939, in Italy to the late Mike Montello and Serafina Montello.  Joe was a skilled carpenter and owned his own business doing various remodeling work for many of his friends and customers.  He loved to travel, especially on his birthday.  Robin...

Jun 28, 2022

Kevin Dalton Matthews, 52 of Winston Salem passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday June 28,2022 following a short illness. Kevin was born on December 16,1969 to Ronnie Matthews and Brenda Glenn. Kevin was the proud co-owner of Matthews Services along with his devoted wife and soulmate Kathy Matthews whom he married on February 14,1992 and they...

Jun 28, 2022

High Point – Mrs. Phyllis Bunting Landreth, a life-long resident of High Point, NC passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the age of 71, after a long battle with cancer. Phyllis was born October 7, 1950, in Martin County to the late William Bunting and Christine Ellis Hunt. Phyllis married the love of her life, Scotty Landreth on...

Jun 28, 2022

Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Tucker Legg, 74, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Clemmons Medical Center.  She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on September 13, 1947 to the late A.G. Tucker and Patty Pettus Tucker.  Mrs. Legg enjoyed scrapbooking and was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Preceding her in death was a brother, Greg Tucker.  Surviving...

Jun 28, 2022

Mr. Michael Cecil Goings, 53, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  He was born November 27, 1968, in Forsyth County to Chester Cecil Goings and Judy Goings.  After graduating from North Davidson High School in 1986, Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  Following the Navy, he went on to earn his 4th degree black...

Jun 28, 2022

Preston Wayne Shouse, 81, of Kernersville, NC passed away Tuesday June 28, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1941, in Winston-Salem to James Carl Shouse and Edna McGee Shouse. Preston loved his dog of 12 years, Toby. He married his loving wife Ruby on October 5, 1958, and they were together for 63 years. Preston...

Jun 28, 2022

Mrs. Sue Carter Miller, 74, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  She was born August 1, 1947, in Forsyth County to the late Hubert and Pansy Carter.  Sue had a passion for many things, specifically reading, the beach, and most of all her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she enjoyed spoiling.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Jun 27, 2022

Mrs. Pearl Hayes Smith, 95, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Woltz Hospice Home.  She was born in Watauga County on May 12, 1927 to the late Roby Harvey and Bessie Trivette Hayes.  Mrs. Smith graduated from Cove Creek High School and retired from AT&T.  She was a member of Bethlehem Church in Midway for many years. ...

Jun 27, 2022

Alice Pauline Foster Slaydon passed away peacefully on June 27, 2022 at Clemmons Village II Assisted Living.  Polly was born on November 3, 1924 in Mocksville, NC to the late F. Kerr and Beulah Cope Foster.  She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Irving, TJ, Phil, and Frank.  She is survived by five nieces and one nephew...

Jun 27, 2022

The Rev. Dr. William Vance Campbell, Sr, age 83 died at home on June 27, 2022. Born June 4, 1939, in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Ray Vance and Ruth Grose Campbell. William is an alumnus of Moravian College, Campbell University, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He received his DMin and PhD from Luther Rice Seminary in Atlanta, Ga....

Jun 27, 2022

John O. Harris, 90, of Kernersville, NC, died on June 27, 2022, in his home.

He was born on July 22, 1931, in Washington, to the late Theodore Lee and Isabel McQuown Harris, of Washington.

John attended Trinity High School.

On June 28, 1958, he married the love of his life, Nancy Joann...

Jun 27, 2022

Mrs. Helen S. Montgomery, 92, passed away Monday June 27, 2022.  She was born July 9, 1929, in Martinsville, VA to the late Witcher B. and Ninner Sue Stultz. She was a medical secretary in Martinsville, VA before moving and becoming an academic medical secretary at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine. Helen loved golf and to tend to...

Jun 26, 2022

Mr. Charles “Charlie” Hubert Pace, III, 80, of Lexington, NC, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 26, 2022. He passed away peacefully at Novant Forsyth Medical Center, with his wife and daughter at his side.  He had been in declining health for the past year.  Charlie was born in Forsyth County on November 2, 1941, to the...